East Sussex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Down Street
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Down Street, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
About our storm damage roof report in Down Street
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and new damp or leaks inside.
Being in a small place like Down Street makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Down Street (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Down Street
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Why act early in Down Street
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. Outbuildings and barns around Down Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Nearby places to Down Street
Also in Down Street
Down Street roofs and the weather
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building such as Fletching Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Living close to West Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Down Street and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of TN22 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Down Street: Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Around Down Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to West Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Down Street
Do you cover smaller places like Down Street?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Down Street?
Yes, Down Street is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Down Street?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you own a rental within reach of Uckfield station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Down Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.